By: Ralph R. Smith, 3rd, Esq. This past election, an overwhelming majority of New Jersey voters approved a constitutional amendment that will increase the state minimum wage by $1.00 to $8.50 an hour. Along with this increase in minimum wage that goes into effect on January 1, 2014, the newly ratified amendment also includes the […]

By: Betsy G. Ramos, Esq. In the recent unpublished Appellate Division decision, Mann v. Walder, Docket No. A-0863-11T1, decided October 31, 2013, the Court ruled that the plaintiff’s claim for negligent infliction of emotional distress against three New Jersey State Park police officers and the State of New Jersey was governed by the New Jersey Tort […]

Client: Camden Board of Social Services Case tried by Stephen T. Fannon, Esq. Petitioner, a security guard, filed a claim alleging that on October 1, 2009, he slipped and fell on a sidewalk at an entranceway, resulting in numerous orthopedic injuries. Respondent denied the allegations of petitioner’s claim on the grounds that petitioner fell while […]

By: Nicholas A. Dibble, Esq. Every Autumn Americans celebrate the national pastime, as baseball’s two best teams compete in the World Series. Last December, many baseball fans believed the Los Angeles Dodgers had purchased the “Fall Classic” when they signed mercurial pitcher ZackGreinke to a $147 million contract. However, less than a month into the […]

Mt. Laurel, NJ – – Capehart Scatchard Shareholder Amy C. Goldstein, Esq. recently spoke on “Evidence Issues in Matrimonial Litigation” at recent seminar sponsored by the New Jersey State Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. A resident of Cherry Hill, Ms. Goldstein has practiced all aspects of family law for thirty years. Her […]